The Veterans And First Responders is located in Willoughby, OH. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Veterans And First Responders is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Veterans And First Responders generated $541.2k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $616.4k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VFR HOMEFRONT A SANCTUARY TO RECOVER,RELAX AND RESTORE. THE LONG TERM GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THIS VISION. SEE ADDITIONAL NOTE.
ANIMAL THERAPY: VFR RECOGNIZES THE JOY THAT ANIMALS BRING TO HUMANS RECOVERING FROM TRAUMATIC EVENTS. THE FOUNDATION BEGAN A PROGRAM TITLED, SEE ADDITIONAL NOTE.
RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THERE ARE POWERFUL METHODS AVAILABLE TODAY THAT CAN HELP PEOPLE RECOVER FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, DEPRESSION, AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) WITHOUT RELYING ON PHARMACEUTICALS. THAT IS WHY WE ARE CREATING VFRS THERAPEUTIC HEALING CENTER. SEE ADDITIONAL NOTE.
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $198,088 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $343,158 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $541,246 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $99,134 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $593 |
| Taxes | $6,552 |
| Depreciation | $44,990 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $12,087 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $314,778 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $558,953 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $57,427 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $616,380 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $268,871 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $159,681 |
| Other assets | $54,306 |
| Total assets | $482,858 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,457 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,457 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Veterans And First Responders has awarded $57,427 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FIGO PET INSURANCE PURPOSE: HOWLING HEROES EXPENSE TO KEEP RETIRED K9 DOGS HEALTHY | $4,899 |
ROCKIN WITH THE SEALS PURPOSE: FIRST RESPONDER THERAPY | $28,487 |
HERREN PROJECT PURPOSE: DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERYTHERAPEUTIC SERVICES | $2,575 |
BRISTOL KNIGHT FARMS PURPOSE: EQUINE THERAPYFOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS | $13,316 |
MEANINGFUL CHANGE CONSULTING LLC PURPOSE: HEALING SERVICES | $8,150 |